Bouvier Des Flandres vs Miniature Schnauzer

Compare the Bouvier Des Flandres to the Miniature Schnauzer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bouvier Des Flandres and Miniature Schnauzers.

Bouvier Des Flandres

Miniature Schnauzer

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General Details

Bouvier Des Flandres

Miniature Schnauzer

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Yes

Lifespan

10-12 Years

12-14 Years

Height

23-28 Inches

12-14 Inches

Weight

60-100 Pounds

11-20 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

History

Bouvier Des Flandres

Miniature Schnauzer

Origin Country

Belgium

Germany

Origin Year

1912 AD

1888 AD

Temperament

Bouvier Des Flandres

Miniature Schnauzer

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Above Average

Average

Pet Friendly

Below Average

Average

Stranger Friendly

Below Average

Average

Personality

Bouvier Des Flandres

Miniature Schnauzer

Traits

Needy

Stubborn

Affectionate

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Bouvier Des Flandres

Miniature Schnauzer

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

20-75 °F

30-80 °F

Barks/Howls

Average

Above Average

Exercise Needs

Bouvier Des Flandres

Miniature Schnauzer

Energy Level

Medium

Exercise Required

Medium

Top Running Speed

18 MPH

17 MPH

Strength

High to Very High

Low to Medium

Grooming Needs

Bouvier Des Flandres

Miniature Schnauzer

Coat Maintenance

High

Shedding

Medium

Low

Dander

Medium

Low

Drool

Low

None to Low

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Bouvier Des Flandres

Miniature Schnauzer

Dominant / Alpha

Family / Pack

Independent

Yes

Breed Focus

Bouvier Des Flandres

Miniature Schnauzer

Distracted Easy

Yes

Focused & Patient

Breed Instincts

Bouvier Des Flandres

Miniature Schnauzer

Aggression

Below Average

Burrow / Digging

Below Average

Chasing

Above Average

Follow Commands

Below Average

Average

Fighting

Average

Below Average

Guarding

Average

Below Average

Herding

Average

Below Average

Hunting

Below Average

Average

Protection

Above Average

Below Average

Remove Vermin

Below Average

Above Average

Sled Pulling

Above Average

None

Watch / Guardian

Above Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Bouvier Des Flandres

Miniature Schnauzer

Average Lifespan

10-12 Years

12-14 Years

Health Concerns

Bouvier Des Flandres

Miniature Schnauzer

Common Health Issues

Cataracts

Hip dysplasia

Elbow dysplasia

Glaucoma

Heart problems

Cataracts

Progressive retinal atrophy

MAC Lung Disease

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Bouvier Des Flandres

Miniature Schnauzer

Coat Type

Hair

Coat Layering

Double

Coat Texture

Rough

Coat Length

Medium

Short to Medium

Coat Coloring

Bouvier Des Flandres

Miniature Schnauzer

Breed Colors